Overview
- Gianni Infantino said a deal has been closed to stage the next FIFA Best Awards in Dubai during his address at the World Sports Summit.
- Reuters reported the announcement and The National described the coverage as developing as operational details have not been released.
- FIFA has not yet provided the ceremony date, the venue or the identities of the local partners linked to the Dubai staging.
- The Best Awards honor top men’s and women’s players, coaches and teams through an equal-weighted vote by fans, media, national-team captains and coaches.
- This follows the 2025 edition in Doha, where Ousmane Dembele won the men’s award and Aitana Bonmati received the women’s prize.